Section: Bangkok Post (Thailand)
Russia convoy rolls towards Ukraine despite Kiev warning
MOSCOW – A convoy of nearly 300 trucks carrying what Russia says is humanitarian aid for victims of fighting in eastern Ukraine moved slowly towards the border on Wednesday despite concerns by Kiev and the West over the shipment, Russian officials said. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukraine vows to block Russian ‘aid’ convoy heading for border
MOSCOW – A convoy of 262 Russian trucks was expected at the Ukrainian border on Wednesday as Kiev vowed to block the aid mission from its territory over fears it was a ploy to bolster pro-Kremlin rebels. …read more Source: Bangkok...
European stock markets mixed on weak German investor data
LONDON – European stock markets stumbled Tuesday after recording strong gains a day earlier, with sentiment hit by weak German data and uncertain developments in Ukraine. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Israel and Ukraine stripped of Davis Cup home ties
LONDON – Ongoing “political unrest” in Israel and Ukraine means neither country will be allowed to stage their respective Davis Cup World Group ties next month, world tennis’ governing body ruled on Tuesday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
‘Grave concerns’ over Russian aid to Ukraine gambit: Hollande
French President Francois Hollande on Tuesday told his Russian counterpart he had “grave concerns” about the prospect of a unilateral Russian mission in Ukraine. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Russian ‘humanitarian’ convoy on way to Ukraine border
MOSCOW – A Russian convoy of 280 trucks headed for eastern Ukraine Tuesday carrying “humanitarian supplies” for the people of conflict-torn region, Russian news agencies reported. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Australia, Dutch vow justice for MH17 victims
THE HAGUE – Australia and The Netherlands on Monday vowed to bring justice to the families of victims of downed flight MH17, despite the search for body parts being halted because of fighting in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Russia says to send aid to Ukraine despite West’s warnings
Russia said Monday it would dispatch a humanitarian convoy to conflict-torn east Ukraine despite fierce warnings from the West that Moscow not act alone as a cover for sending in troops. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Kerry in Australia with deeper military cooperation on agenda
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Sydney on Monday for annual talks expected to deepen military engagement with close ally Australia, but the focus will also be on hotspots abroad including Iraq and Ukraine. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Russia urges ‘humanitarian’ mission as Ukraine rebel bastion pounded
DONETSK (UKRAINE) – Ukraine’s army shelled the main rebel bastion of Donetsk Sunday as Russia called for a humanitarian ceasefire, which the West warned could be a pretext by Moscow to send in troops. …read more Source: Bangkok...
